Understanding Energy: Oil, Natural Gas & Transportation

In this non-technical seminar, learn the basics of the global energy industry from an economic and geopolitical perspective, including a general overview of drilling, production and refining processes.

Presented by Karen Oganowski, BA, MA, Master Docent, Wiess Energy Hall, Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Get the answers to questions like:

-How does the U.S. fit into the world energy picture?
-Who are the energy producers and consumers?
-What are the basics of oil geology and extraction?
-Why do gasoline prices fluctuate?
-How is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve used?
-What is the debate over shale gas and hydraulic fracking?

This seminar is perfect for anyone who:

-Wants to learn the basics of the energy industry
-Is a new hire in the energy industry
-Is a non-technical energy company employee
-Is a technical energy company employee who wants to expand their industry perspective